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On 30 Oct 99, at 0:36, Jaime Gurrola wrote: > I replaced the original leaking swing axle boots on my 67 last May and > for the last two months they have been leaking even though I hardley > driven even 50 miles. Is there some magic to these things. Is there a > brand I should get. They leak around the small end. What advise have > you for me? Do you have the split flange pointing straight rearward so that it is as flexible as possible (perpendicular to the bending plane?) Did you use sealant to the axle tube? And not stretch it out on the tube (to maximize flexibility?) I have heard that the genuine VW split boots are better than the aftermarket ones, but I don't know this from first hand experience. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org